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Project Nature
Carol Kim; Illustrated by Ahya Kim
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R236
R224
Discovery Miles 2 240
Save R12 (5%)
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Ships in 10 - 15 working days
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A highly secure military base sits in the middle of the Nevada
Desert, USA. What happens inside is kept top secret. Many UFO
sightings have been reported nearby. Some people even say alien
bodies are stored there. What really goes on behind its highly
guarded fences? Explore the theories and learn why Area 51 has
become one of history’s greatest mysteries.
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Project Earth
Carol Kim; Illustrated by Ahya Kim
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R188
R173
Discovery Miles 1 730
Save R15 (8%)
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Ships in 9 - 17 working days
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Jina is learning about climate change for a class project. What she
discovers leads her to making plans to reduce energy use around her
house. Her plans run into a few snags, and she becomes frustrated
about whether she’s doing enough. With the help of her
understanding parents and teacher along with a new friend, Jina
finds out even small changes can lead to positive outcomes.
From the cars people drive to the phones in their pockets,
computers are found everywhere in our world, and they’re becoming
smarter. But what makes a computer program intelligent? How can
some programs beat humans at chess or trivia games? Can computers
and robots really think and learn on their own? Or are they just
following complex programming? In this non-fiction graphic novel,
readers can follow Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists as
they learn how artificial intelligence works and how AI is used in
the world today.
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Project Nature
Carol Kim; Illustrated by Ahya Kim
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R188
R173
Discovery Miles 1 730
Save R15 (8%)
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Ships in 9 - 17 working days
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Jina and her family like to spend time in nature. When Jina learns
that a lot of kids don’t often experience the great outdoors, she
comes up with plans to start her very own nature club. But when
Jina’s parents put a damper on her plans, Jina has to find
another way to make a difference. Can she introduce other kids to
the joys of nature?
Trees are being cut down around the world. But why are rainforests
being cleared, and what happens if they disappear? In this
non-fiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super
Scientists are on a mission to find out! Using their superpowers
and super-smarts, the team will break down this complex
environmental issue into an exciting, fact-filled adventure so
young readers can learn about the causes and effects of
deforestation and discover steps we can all take to protect these
fragile ecosystems.
Earth's Arctic ice is disappearing! But why are ice caps, glaciers
and icebergs melting, and how does it impact the planet? In this
non-fiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super
Scientists are on a mission to find out! Using their superpowers
and super-smarts, the team will break down this complex
environmental issue into an exciting, fact-filled adventure so
young readers can learn about the causes and effects of climate
change and discover steps we can all take to protect our polar
regions and fight global warming.
Earth is bombarded every day by objects from space. Most of the
time they’re harmless. But occasionally much larger objects come
along that pose a real threat. If a large asteroid or comet hit
Earth, it could change life as we know it. Is there a way to stop
these threats before it’s too late? In this non-fiction graphic
novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super Scientists go on a
fact-finding mission to learn about Near-Earth Objects and discover
methods that scientists are developing to defend our planet.
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Project Toad
Carol Kim; Illustrated by Ahya Kim
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R188
R173
Discovery Miles 1 730
Save R15 (8%)
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Ships in 9 - 17 working days
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A visit to the zoo opens Jina’s eyes to an endangered species in
her very own local area. She finds out she gets to help with a
project to save this animal. But there’s a small problem. The
animal is far from being cute and cuddly like her beloved pandas.
Will Jina overcome her reluctance and make a difference after all?
Doggie Daycare is open for business. Join siblings Shawn (9) and
Kat (7) Choi as they start their own pet-sitting service out of
their San Francisco home. Every dog they meet has its own special
personality, sending the kids on fun (and furry) adventures all
over the city!
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Project Food Bank
Carol Kim; Illustrated by Ahya Kim
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R188
R173
Discovery Miles 1 730
Save R15 (8%)
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Ships in 9 - 17 working days
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Each class is competing to collect the most food for the local food
bank. The winning class gets to pick books for the library! Jina
and her friends know exactly which books they’d pick. But what
happens when a classmate’s family experiences an emergency and
Jina and her friends decide to risk winning the competition to help
their classmate in need?
How did life begin? How many species are on our planet? Can we
bring extinct species back to life? When it comes to life on our
planet, there are a whole lot of questions we’re still trying to
answer. Get ready to explore the unknown and discover how
scientists are working to solve the mysteries of living things.
With a focus on the scientific method and enquiry, this book uses
engaging text and eye-catching photos to show readers how
scientists continue to push the boundaries of our knowledge and
explain why some questions may never be answered.
Snatch! A great white leaps out of the water to catch a seal. How
did it get its dinner? It used its superpowers! From a super sense
of smell to super speed, a shark’s body is built for one thing -
hunting. Its nostrils can smell some substances 10,000 times better
than people! Low light? No problem! A shark’s eyes see well in
dim light. A shark can even detect electricity that comes from
prey. Readers will find out how these abilities and more have given
sharks their place at the top of the ocean food chain.
Earth’s climate is changing. Heat waves and droughts are more
common and more severe. Powerful hurricanes cause widespread
damage. And polar regions are warming fast, causing even more
problems around the world. Why is this happening? In this
non-fiction graphic novel, Max Axiom and the Society of Super
Scientists go on an exciting, fact-filled adventure that will help
young readers learn about the causes and effects of climate change
and learn ways that they can make a difference.
Tank is a bullmastiff named for his great size. At least, that was
the name Shawn and Kat gave the gentle giant after they found him
behind the bookstore. The kids convince their parents to let them
foster the stray while animal rescue looks for his owner.
Meanwhile, Shawn and Kat try to figure out how such a loving dog
could come to be lost. What will happen to Tank if Shawn and Kat
can't help him find his forever home? Doggie Daycare is open for
business. Join siblings Shawn (9) and Kat (7) Choi as they start
their own pet-sitting service out of their San Francisco home.
Every dog they meet has its own special personality sending them on
fun (and furry) adventures all over the city!
Bella is an adorable fluffy Pomeranian. Unfortunately Shawn and
Kat's latest Doggie Daycare customer also barks a lot. She barks
when the doorbell rings, when she wants to go inside, and when she
wants to go outside. She barks at the TV, at squirrels . . . at
pretty much everything. And it's driving the Choi family mad. Can
Shawn and Kat find a way to get Bella to stop barking before
everyone gets a headache? Doggie Daycare is open for business. Join
siblings Shawn (9) and Kat (7) Choi as they start their own
pet-sitting service out of their San Francisco home. Every dog they
meet has its own special personality sending them on fun (and
furry) adventures all over the city!
Lucky is a playful Irish setter. He's a happy dog until he gets
bored. Then he gets into mischief. And unfortunately for Shawn and
Kat, he never seems to want to do the same thing twice! After
Lucky's games of hide-and-seek and tug-of-war almost ruin their
mom's dinner party, the kids are forced to try something different.
Can Shawn and Kat find a way to keep Lucky happy before they tire
themselves out? Doggie Daycare is open for business. Join siblings
Shawn (9) and Kat (7) Choi as they start their own pet-sitting
service out of their San Francisco home. Every dog they meet has
its own special personality sending them on fun (and furry)
adventures all over the city.
Storm is a friendly and goofy mutt. She's the newest Doggie Daycare
customer, and she will be with Shawn and Kat for two weeks. But
when the weather turns into nonstop rain, the kids learn that Storm
loves to roll in the mud. The mud turns her beautiful, shiny coat
into a mass of dirty, stringy fur. And there seems to be no end in
sight for the rain. Will Shawn and Kat find a way to keep Storm
clean before she makes a mess of the entire house? Doggie Daycare
is open for business. Join siblings Shawn (9) and Kat (7) Choi as
they start their own pet-sitting service out of their San Francisco
home. Every dog they meet has its own special personality sending
them on fun (and furry) adventures all over the city!
Fifi is a pampered show dog entrusted to Shawn and Kat for the
week. The siblings are under strict orders to limit the bichon
frise's time outdoors. But Fifi proves to be a terror. She barks
too much, chews on the furniture, and even attacks the toilet
paper. Can Shawn and Kat find a way to keep Fifi under control
before their family forces them to close their Doggie Daycare
business for good? Doggie Daycare is open for business. Join
siblings Shawn (9) and Kat (7) Choi as they start their own
pet-sitting service out of their San Francisco home. Every dog they
meet has its own special personality, sending the kids on fun (and
furry) adventures all over the city!
Buddy is an eight-year-old goldendoodle who loves to play
hide-and-seek . . . at least he used to. Buddy is losing his vision
and can't do many of his favorite activities anymore. So when he
comes to Doggie Daycare, Shawn and Kat try to find something that
will bring the old Buddy back. What will it take to get Buddy's
tail wagging again? Doggie Daycare is open for business. Join
siblings Shawn (9) and Kat (7) Choi as they start their own
pet-sitting service out of their San Francisco home. Every dog they
meet has its own special personality, sending the kids on fun (and
furry) adventures all over the city!
Bouncer's name fits him perfectly. The Jack Russell terrier is
definitely full of energy. But when Shawn and Kat agree to take
Bouncer for a long weekend, they discover just how much energy--and
mischief--Bouncer has. Can Shawn and Kat find a way to keep Bouncer
calm before he's their first and last Doggie Daycare customer?
Doggie Daycare is open for business. Join siblings Shawn (9) and
Kat (7) Choi as they start their own pet-sitting service out of
their San Francisco home. Every dog they meet has its own special
personality, sending the kids on fun (and furry) adventures all
over the city!
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Steven De Lay
Hardcover
R756
R661
Discovery Miles 6 610
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